Marcus Mumford

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If you listen closely to Mumford & Sons, you’ll notice a lot of biblical and spiritual references. That makes sense when you learn that frontman Marcus Mumford grew up in a family deeply involved in Christian ministry.

His parents, John and Eleanor Mumford, became well-known leaders in the Vineyard church movement in the UK. Marcus was born in California while his British parents were helping start a Vineyard church there, and the family moved back to England when he was still a baby.

Faith and worship were part of Mumford’s life from the start. Years later, you can hear that influence in the music that made Mumford & Sons famous.